Man City’s original trip to Everton was ‘impacted by the Eurovision Song Contest’
Man City’s Premier League trip to Everton ‘MUST NOT take place’ on May 13 as police ‘insisted it clashed with the EUROVISION song contest’ being held in Liverpool
- Manchester City’s matchmaking chaos is affected by an upcoming event
- Reportedly, the Eurovision Song Contest caused Everton’s date to be moved
- Pep Guardiola’s side are currently battling for a famous treble this season
Manchester City’s treble quest has reached another apparent stumbling block in the unlikely form of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.
City have faced massive game congestion this season as they attempt to become the second ever England team to win the iconic trophy trio comprising the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
Now the famed Eurovision has upset allegedly favored plans to host City’s England top flight clash with Everton at Goodison Park, according to The sun.
It was confirmed that the Premier League is breaking their usually concrete 3pm blackout rule when broadcasting live matches ahead of the visit of relegation-threatened Leeds.
That match was originally scheduled to be played on Sunday, May 7, but was pushed forward and played a day early due to the host’s continued participation in the Champions League.
The Eurovision Song Contest has reportedly created a nightmare for Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team is battling for the historic treble haul this season
Everton boss Sean Dyche (left) has seen his side’s upcoming showdown with City apparently influenced by ongoing events in Liverpool
Pep Guardiola’s side will take on Real Madrid on May 9 in a thrilling Cup semi-final match at the Santiago Bernabeu. On Wednesday, May 17, they will welcome the Spanish champions back to the Etihad in the second leg.
However, it is reported that European football’s governing body, UEFA, initially wanted both matches to be played on different days.
Apparently, City had initially been asked to travel to Madrid on Wednesday, May 16, and return on Tuesday, May 16.
City striker Erling Haaland hopes to get through a busy end of the season unscathed
That would have meant their visit to Sean Dyche’s Everton team in Merseyside should have been played on Saturday, May 13, allowing City players to get a three-day rest before returning to the Champions League.
However, that request was supposedly rejected by Merseyside police, as they were concerned about the impact of Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest on the same day.
That meant UEFA had to give way to their initial plans and City’s Etihad visit to Leeds suffered as a result of the match changes.
Manchester City are next in action on Wednesday when they take on the Premier League leader’s Arsenal in the North West.